Electrical Engineer III - Substation P&C

Rrc-Power-and-Energ; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching (Canada)

401k matching (US)

Job summary

RRC is seeking an Electrical Engineer III – Substation P&C to join our Austin/Round Rock, Texas office. You will support the design and protection & control for AIS and GIS substations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on renewables projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in power systems, PE license preferred, and hands-on experience with PSSE/ETAP/SKM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
• 5+ years of experience in power system engineering, substation protection and controls, transmission planning, or renewable energy integration.
• Experience with high-voltage substation P&C design including relays, batteries, chargers, SCADA interfaces, and control panels.
• Familiarity with power system analysis software such as PSSE, ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, or similar tools.
• Experience performing power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis.
• Working knowledge of industry standards including IEEE, NERC, NEC, and NESC.
• Experience supporting utility coordination and interconnection processes for energy projects preferred.
• Experience with networking devices and communication configuration.
• Experience with ASPEN.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and design of high-voltage substation Protection & Control systems for AIS and GIS substations.
• Prepare and Review protection and control design drawings including single lines, three lines, DC schematics, communication schematics and wiring.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables.
• Ensure work complies with applicable industry standards including IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, and client-specific requirements.
• Support project planning and execution by contributing to schedules, deliverables, and technical coordination.
• Develop relay settings and protection philosophy.
• Provide detailed QA/QC for P&C design packages.
• Provide training to junior P&C engineer and designers.
• Attend FAT, inspections, and provide site support as needed.
• Assist with utility coordination and interconnection processes for renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems.

Skills

Power systems

P&C design

Relay settings

PSSE

ETAP

ASPEN

SKM

Protection coordination

Arc flash analysis

SCADA interfaces

Networking devices

Communication configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

ASPEN

SKM

Job description

RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer III – Substation P&C to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock Texas office. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.RRC CORE VALUESMust understand and personify RRC’s core values:Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectationsEmployee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team membersQuality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneouslyAbove and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist othersESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the engineering and design of high-voltage substation Protection & Control systems for AIS and GIS substationsPrepare and Review protection and control design drawings including single lines, three lines, DC schematics, communication schematics and wiringPrepare and review engineering deliverablesEnsure work complies with applicable industry standards including IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, and client-specific requirementsSupport project planning and execution by contributing to schedules, deliverables, and technical coordinationDevelop relay settings and protection philosophyProvide detailed QA/QC for P&C design packagesProvide training to junior P&C engineer and designersAttending FAT, inspections, and provide site support as neededAssist with utility coordination and interconnection processes for renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systemsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field requiredProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain5+ years of experience in power system engineering, substation protection and controls, transmission planning, or renewable energy integrationExperience with high-voltage substation P&C design including relays, batteries, chargers, SCADA interfaces, and control panelsFamiliarity with power system analysis software such as PSSE, ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, or similar toolsExperience performing power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analysisWorking knowledge of industry standards including IEEE, NERC, NEC, and NESCExperience supporting utility coordination and interconnection processes for energy projects preferredExperience with networking devices and communciation configurationExperience with ASPENExperience with relay settingsAbility to manage technical deliverables while supporting project schedules and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and technical documentationProficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and OutlookBENEFITSRRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.Health, dental, and vision insurance401k matchingBonus eligibilityTuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuitsRRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)RRC thanks you for your interest in joining RRC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Visit our website www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.No recruiters or staffing firms please.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.RRC Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources or the recruitment contact listed in this posting.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.